NCAA hoops is in high gear. This Saturday, top games are all over the NCAAB schedule. The action tips early when 20 Illinois takes on 17 Tennessee. Zach Edey and 4 Purdue battle Alabama while the first-ranked Arizona Wildcats throw down against 23 Wisconsin in Tucson. 2 Kansas Takes on Missouri and 19 Oklahoma hosts Arkansas in a couple of other big time matchups. Check out college basketball odds, analysis, and free picks for six of this Saturday’s biggest games.

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Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Tennessee Volunteers

• When: Saturday, December 9th, 2023, 12:00 PM ET
• Where: Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, TN
• TV: CBS
• Radio: 98.9 The Game (Illinois) // WIVK 107.7 FM (Tennessee)
• Live Stream: CBS Sports
• NCAAB Betting Odds: TBA

So far, Illinois has answered the bell. The Illini show a single loss, and it happened earlier in the season versus then 4 Marquette.

In their last, Illinois beat Florida Atlantic 98-89. Illinois could keep it going because on Saturday, the Illini face a reeling Vols squad. The Volunteers have lost 3 straight to Purdue, Kansas, and North Carolina. Still, although Tennessee is struggling, this takes place on their court. Give the Vols the nod.

NCAAB Betting Pick: Tennessee Volunteers

Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Purdue Boilermakers

• When: Saturday, December 9th, 2023, 1:30 PM ET
• Where: Coca-Cola Coliseum, Toronto, ON
• TV: FOX
• Radio: Tide 100.9 FM (Alabama) // WAZY 96.5 FM (Purdue)
• Live Stream: FOX Sports
• NCAAB Betting Odds: TBA

Alabama has a decent basketball program. The football program gets all the love, but the Tide can hoop. Bama has lost 2 of their last 4, but the games they won, they won impressively, beating Oregon 99-91 and taking down Arkansas State 89-65.

Purdue is the first opponent for Bama in a mini-murderer’s row. The Tide must throw down agianst Creighton and Arizona in their 2 games following the matchup against Purdue.

The Boilermakers bounced back from their loss to Northwestern with a 21-point victory over Iowa. Alabama won’t be able to stop Edey. Give the home team the edge to win and cover.

NCAAB Betting Pick: Tennessee Volunteers

Charlotte 49ers vs. Duke Blue Devils

• When: Saturday, December 9th, 2023, 2:15 PM ET
• Where: Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, NC
• TV: CW NETWORK
• Radio: WRJD 1410 AM (Charlotte) // The Buzz 96.5 FM (Duke)
• Live Stream: CW Network
• NCAAB Betting Odds: TBA

Charlotte won’t be an easy victory over the Blue Devils. Duke isn’t good form, having lost 2 straight, at Arkansas, and at Georgia Tech.

But although the Blue Devils are struggling, the 49ers aren’t nearly as formidable this season as they were last season. Duke gets right with a 20-point victory over Charlotte.

NCAAB Betting Pick: Duke Blue Devils

Wisconsin Badgers vs. Arizona Wildcats

• When: Saturday, December 9th, 2023, 3:15 PM ET
• Where: McKale Center, Tucson, AZ
• TV: ESPN
• Radio: 1310 WIBA (Wisconsin) // 1290 AM KCUB (Arizona)
• Live Stream: CW Network
• NCAAB Betting Odds: TBA

After early season losses against Tennessee and Providence, the Badgers have rolled. Wisconsin is on a 6-game winning streak. The wins include beating teams like Michigan State, Marquette, and Virginia.

Arizona is better than any of those teams. The top-ranked Wildcats don’t appear to have many, if any, flaws. Zona wins and covers.

NCAAB Betting Pick: Arizona Wildcats

Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Oklahoma Sooners

• When: Saturday, December 9th, 2023, 4:00 PM ET
• Where: BOK Center, Tulsa, OK
• TV: ESPN
• Radio: WRJD 1410 AM (Charlotte) // The Buzz 96.5 FM (Duke)
• Live Stream: CW Network
• NCAAB Betting Odds: TBA

After losing to Memphis and North Carolina, the Razorbacks got back on track with a win over then 7 Duke and a victory over Furman.

Oklahoma, though, is undefeated. But Arkansas is the best team the Sooners have faced this season. Backing the Hogs to pull off the upset win makes sense.

NCAAB Betting Pick: Arkansas Razorbacks

Missouri Tigers vs. Kansas Jayhawks

• When: Saturday, December 9th, 2023, 5:15 PM ET
• Where: Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS
• TV: ESPN
• Radio: 96.7 KCMQ (Missouri) // KKSW FM 105.9 (Kansas)
• Live Stream: CW Network
• NCAAB Betting Odds: TBA

Mizzou is playing well, but the Tigers are going to struggle big time against Kansas. Missouri’s 2 losses came versus Jackson State and Memphis.

Kansas is on another level. The spread is going to be massive. Rock Chalk will cover it.

NCAAB Betting Pick: Kansas Jayhawks

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